Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.
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Angry savers emailed Janet Yellen: We're getting crushed by low rates
Rock-bottom interest rates have pumped up stock prices, knocked down mortgage rates and supported the creation of countless unicorns in Silicon Valley. Savers, on the other hand, have been crushed by near-zero rates.
Janet Yellen on the economy: 'There is good reason to worry'
Janet Yellen is concerned the US-China trade war may end the longest economic expansion in American history.
Former Fed governors: US central bank must be independent
Four former heads of the Federal Reserve have warned that an erosion of the central bank's independence will undermine financial markets and damage the economy.
Janet Yellen says the Fed's next rate action may be a cut
Wall Street is anxiously reading the Federal Reserve's tea leaves about when it will next hike rates. Janet Yellen says the Federal Reserve could wind up cutting interest rates if the US economy slows down.
Fed chair Powell says he would not resign if Trump asked
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he would not resign if pressured to do so by President Donald Trump.
Trump launches new broadside against the Fed: 'I'm very unhappy'
For the third week in a row, President Donald Trump is criticizing Jerome Powell, the man he picked to lead the Federal Reserve.
Yellen defends Fed against Trump's attacks
Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen on Monday described President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve as "damaging to the Fed and to financial stability."
Wells Fargo stock tumbles after harsh penalty from Fed
Wells Fargo stock is tumbling after the Federal Reserve's unprecedented punishment of the bank.
Yellen's historic legacy: Wise caution and a successful recovery
Millions of Americans are back to work, and they have Janet Yellen to thank.
Janet Yellen has a new job
Janet Yellen has a new job.
Jerome Powell will take over at the Fed this weekend
Jerome Powell is about to take the helm of the world's most influential central bank.
As Yellen leaves, Fed will face new challenges
Janet Yellen jump-started the economy while wrestling with mysteriously low inflation. Incoming Fed Chair Jay Powell may face the opposite challenge.
Janet Yellen: Tax plan's deficits could make it harder to fight a recession
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen raised concerns Wednesday that deficits, which are expected to be driven higher by the tax plan now in Congress, may give policy makers little room to respond to a future recession.
Fed chair calls bitcoin 'highly speculative'
Bitcoin's wild rally has enraptured investors in recent weeks. But the chair of the Federal Reserve isn't buying into the hype.
Fed expected to lift rates as Yellen holds final presser
There will likely be one more rate hike from the Federal Reserve in 2017 before chairwoman Janet Yellen steps down.
Janet Yellen touts economy before stepping down
Before she leaves, Janet Yellen wants to remind us how far we've come.
Dow soars 256 points on tax plan, Jerome Powell hearing
The incredible stock market rally keeps getting better. Wall Street's latest cause for celebration: Progress on tax cuts and a fine debut performance for Fed chief nominee Jerome Powell.
Jerome Powell says Fed likely to hike rates in December
Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, said policy makers will likely lift interest rates higher at the central bank's meeting next month.
Janet Yellen submits resignation from the Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will leave the central bank entirely next year.
Mnuchin: White House won't rule out a second term for Fed's Janet Yellen
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday left the door open for President Trump to ask Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen to stay on for a second term.
Fed signals June rate hike likely
Get ready for the third rate hike in seven months.
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